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This is a fictional example, built to show the format and level of detail in a real Motion to Continue. Names, dates, and case details below are entirely made up.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW
IMMIGRATION COURT — NEW YORK, NEW YORK


In the Matter of:
    Jordan A. Sample
    A-Number: A 000-000-000
    Respondent

MOTION TO CONTINUE

Respondent, appearing pro se, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court continue the Master Calendar Hearing currently scheduled for [date] to a later date, for the following reasons:

1. Respondent was served with a Notice to Appear on [date] and has since retained the assistance of an attorney for the limited purpose of preparing this motion.

2. Respondent requires additional time to [locate representation for the underlying proceeding / gather supporting documentation / other stated good-cause reason].

3. This is Respondent's first request for a continuance in this matter.

WHEREFORE, Respondent respectfully requests that this Motion be granted and the hearing be continued to a date convenient to the Court.


Respectfully submitted,

_____________________________
Jordan A. Sample, Respondent


Prepared with the assistance of [Attorney Name], Esq., limited appearance for document assistance pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 1003.17(b) — see accompanying Form EOIR-61.


[REMINDER: This filing must be accompanied by a completed Form EOIR-61 at the time of filing, per 8 C.F.R. § 1003.17(b).]

Tailored, not generic. Your actual document uses the facts from your specific Notice to Appear and your own reason for requesting more time.
Disclosed correctly. Every document includes the required attorney identification and a reminder about the accompanying Form EOIR-61.
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